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1/7: Every day 200 ppl are dying on our streets from an overdose. These deaths are preventable & we know there is a better way. Watch FJP’s new video on lessons learned from Portugal. vimeo.com/362354747?ref=…
2/7: “Too often we think we know everything as Americans. I know I don't have universal healthcare. I know I don't have a lot of the resources, but I can take back humanity & take back compassion.” - @NuecesCoDA
@NuecesCoDA 3/7: “When it comes to criminal justice and drug policy, I know that we’re not doing the best that we can.” - @GeorgeGascon @SFDAOffice
@NuecesCoDA @GeorgeGascon @SFDAOffice 4/7: “People are already using drugs. This is the reality. Our focus is on preventing death in case of overdose” - Adriana Curado, IN_Mouraria @GATVIH
@NuecesCoDA @GeorgeGascon @SFDAOffice @GATVIH 5/7: “Decriminalization did allow a new perspective… that people using drugs were not criminals. They are people.” - Luís Mendão, @GATVIH
@NuecesCoDA @GeorgeGascon @SFDAOffice @GATVIH 6/7: “Decriminalization was very important. It introduced coherency into our system. It respects the dignity of people who use drugs.” – João Goulão, General Director, @SICAD_Portugal , Portuguese Ministry of Health
@NuecesCoDA @GeorgeGascon @SFDAOffice @GATVIH @SICAD_Portugal 7/7: “The biggest takeaway in Portugal is that we should clearly take on matters related to drug use, and drug abuse, from a healthcare perspective—not a criminal justice perspective.” – @AGKarlRacine
